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Zackariah Harris vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Put Zackariah Harris next to Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$518 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Zackariah Harris and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Zackariah Harris
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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).